Innovation
We engender a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment with the unique potential to make a significant impact on complex local and global challenges.
New & Notable
Three decades ago, a team of researchers—including future Tufts President Anthony P. Monaco—combed through millions of DNA letters to find the flawed gene responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Here’s how their work led to the first-ever FDA-approved drug for treating the deadly disease.
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How a pediatric dentist from the School of Dental Medicine and an engineer with the Tufts Gordon Institute are reinventing the pacifier
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Biomanufacturing can speed production of a low-glycemic sweetener—and may unlock its commercial potential, Tufts researchers say
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Fletcher alum Andrea Rasca promotes a return to real food through his urban markets
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Meet Suvie, a smart appliance that acts as both a refrigerator and cooker
Spotlights
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Focuses on biopolymer engineering to understand structure-function relationships, with emphasis on studies related to self-assembly, biomaterials engineering, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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An innovative, multiplayer game developed at Tisch College to prepare students for work in the community.
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Addresses the most serious diseases and medical conditions through collaborative research among investigators in various fields.
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An international partnership of universities focused on strengthening global workforce development against emerging pandemic threats.
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Promotes the health, strengths and well-being of humans and animals through multidisciplinary partnerships that foster innovative research, education and service programs in human-animal interaction.
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Encouraging the recruitment of interdisciplinary faculty whose teaching and research are relevant to multiple academic units.
Resources
School of Arts and Sciences Graduate Programs
School of Engineering Graduate Programs
Tufts Gordon Institute Degree Programs
The Fletcher School Degree Programs
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy Degree Programs
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Degree Programs